Disciple Study Groups  Sundays“Co-ed Group” 8:30 – 9:45 AM Facilitator: Bo Stalcup Nursery Provided Gym, lower level, Rm. 0
Mondays“Men Only” 7:00 – 8:30 PM Facilitator: Bo Stalcup Gym, lower level, Rm. 0
“Ladies Only” 7:00 – 8:30 PM Facilitator: Manita CraftGym, upper level, Rm. 103 “Co-ed Group” 7:00 – 8:30 PM Facilitator: Ben SloanGym, lower level, Rm. 4 Tuesdays“Ladies Only” 9:15 – 10:45 AM Facilitator: Bo Stalcup Nursery Provided Gym, upper level, Rm. 103
Thursdays“Co-ed Group” 10:00 – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Ben Sloan 1 Whetstone Creek Ct. Irmo Home of Robby & Marty Milam
Please advise your facilitator if you know you will miss a session. You’re welcome to participate with another group.
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Disciple Studies – The Letters of Paul
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Compare key ideas in First and Second Timothy and Titus. Notice the emphasis (like Deuteronomy 6) on teaching, learning, doctrine, and Scripture, as if the church were a school dedicated to handing down the heritage. Like the writings of the prophets, these Pastoral Letters help us remember who we are.
Pray daily before study: “LORD, how happy is the person you instruct, the one to whom you teach your law!” (Psalm 94:12, TEV).
Disciples Calendar Week of March 17th – Lesson 31 A & B (Complete Lesson – 2 Timothy & Titus) Week of March 24th – Lesson 32 A & B (Complete Lesson – Clay Jars) March 31st – EASTER SUNDAY & Spring Break Week
Following the completion of the Disciples Study, Bo will lead a 7-week discussion of the book, Killers of the Dream by Lillian Smith. A sign-up sheet will be circulated during the remaining Disciples Study meetings for you to participate. You are responsible for obtaining your own copy of the book.
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Click on the links below to see each day’s Scripture passages (NRSV)
(may also be downloaded to your computer to view offline)
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Day 1
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2 Timothy 1 (thanksgiving and encouragement) |
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Day 2
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2 Timothy 2 (prayer, qualifications of church leaders)
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Day 3
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2 Timothy 3 (godlessness in the last days, the power of Scripture)
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Day 4
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2 Timothy 4 (the good fight of faith)
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Day 5
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Titus 1-3 (teach sound doctrine, pastor and flock, Christian conduct)
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Day 6
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Read and respond to “The Word of the Lord” and “Marks of Obedient Community?”
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Session 31 Video Presentation Presenter: Zan W. Holmes, Jr. Pastor of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas, and Adjunct Professor of Preaching, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
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 The writer of these letters addresses Timothy and Titus, reflects on their shared ministry, and then speaks to Christians today: Don’t be ashamed to witness for our Lord. God in grace saved us and called us and will empower us. You have been given sound teaching. Take care of that treasure and pass it on so others may teach it. Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. Times don’t always favor the gospel message, but nevertheless, proclaim it patiently and convincingly. Stand firm, and carry out your ministry.
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- You have been given sound teaching. Pass it on so others may teach it.
- The Scripture you have is God-inspired, and it will prepare you for the work you will do.
- The Word we preach can be trusted.
- Remind the people they should look for every occasion to do good.
- God saved us, not because we’re righteous but because God is merciful.
- We are heirs of life eternal through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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